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Casey Donahue

Assistant Managing Editor

cdonahue@dailyvoice.com

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Originally from Pennsylvania, Casey graduated from Fairfield University with a major in journalism and a minor in political science. He has covered several towns in Fairfield County since 2010. Case was formerly an assistant managing editor at Daily Voice.

Casey Donahue's Contributions

Police & Fire

Fairfield's McKinley School To Remain Closed Wednesday With Water Problem FAIRFIELD, Conn. — McKinley School in Fairfield will remain closed Wednesday following an incident with the water system that forced the school to close Tuesday, Superintendent Stephen Tracy announced. The school was closed Tuesday after an anti-corrosion chemical was accidentally introduced into the hot water system on Monday, Tracy said. The school will continue to clean and test the water system Wednesday in the wake of the accident. "Extensive purging of all water systems and related equipment has been completed. Some sixty water samples have been sent to the York Lab LLC for testi…

by Casey Donahue

11/01/2016

News

Norwalk Warns Residents Of Fake Clinton Robocall From 'Mayor's Office' NORWALK, Conn. -- If you receive a robocall from someone claiming to work in the mayor's office announcing that Hillary Clinton is visiting Norwalk, don't believe it. According to City Clerk Donna King, an East Avenue resident reported receiving a robocall around 3 p.m. Thursday from "Victoria" in the "Mayor's Office." The call is a fake, and has nothing to do with the real office of Norwalk Mayor Harry Rilling, King said. The resident said that the robocall went on to say that during Clinton's visit "everyone is required to display an American flag, display only an…

by Casey Donahue

10/27/2016

Neighbors

Veterans Collect Wreaths Across America Sponsorships In Darien DARIEN, Conn. -- Darien High School Support Our Soldiers Club members Lucy Armstrong and Madeleine Keane joined Darien VFW Post #6933 Commander and 2016 Darien Memorial Day Grand Marshal Lenny Hunter at Goodwives Stop and Shop last weekend to collect sponsorships for Wreaths Across America. Sponsorships were also collected there by Darien VFW Chaplain Dennis Clayburn with former VFW Commander and Chairman of Darien’s Monuments and Ceremonies Commission Phil Kraft. Sponsorships will be collected from 9 a.m. to noon again at this location on Saturday, Oct. 29, and Saturday, Nov. 5. Wreath sp…

by Daily Voice

10/26/2016

Weather

Unseasonably Cold Weather, Rain To Hit New Canaan FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- Though the forecast is no longer calling for snow, Fairfield County will still see cold and wet weather heading into the weekend, according to the National Weather Service. Wednesday will be sunny, with a high near 49 and northwest winds between 7 and 11 mph, the NWS predicts. Wednesday night will see increasing clouds with a low around 31 and a north wind around 3 to 5 mph. Thursday will see lots of rain, mainly after 9 a.m. The high will be near 47, with wind chill values between 30 and 40 early on in the day. The chance of precipitation is 100 percent, with new…

by Daily Voice

10/26/2016

Weather

Freeze Warning Issued Before Snow Hits New Canaan FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- Winter is coming early to Fairfield County, with a freeze warning in effect overnight into Wednesday morning and snow possible later in the week, according to the National Weather Service. The National Weather Service has issued the freeze warning, which will last from 2 a.m. Wednesday until 9 a.m. Temperatures will be in the lower 30s. Sensitive outdoor crops and vegetation which are not protected could be killed by the freezing temperatures. Tuesday will be mostly sunny, with a high near 53. Northwest winds will be between 10 and 16 mph, with gusts as high as 28…

by Daily Voice

10/25/2016

Weather

Snow Could Hit New Canaan Thursday FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- The weather is forecast to be mostly clear in Fairfield County this week, but there is a chance of snow hitting on Thursday, according to the National Weather Service. Monday afternoon is forecast to be mostly sunny, with a high near 56. Northwest winds will be around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Monday night will see a patchy frost after 5 a.m., but otherwise partly cloudy with a low around 34. Northwest winds will be between 6 and 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. On Tuesday there will be patchy frost before 8 a.m. Otherwise it will be mostly sunny,…

by Casey Donahue

10/24/2016

Neighbors

Wreaths Across America Collects Sponsorships To Honor Vets In Darien DARIEN, Conn. -- A check for $500 to Wreaths Across America was presented by Masonic Club of Darien representative Silas Mante during wreath collections at Palmer's Market last weekend. Pictured from left are: Masonic Club representative, Silas Mante; Monuments and Ceremonies Commission Secretary, Karen K. Polett; with Darien High School representative from Support Our Soldiers, Julia Canora; Monuments and Ceremonies Commission Treasurer, Terry Gaffney; and other SOS reps, Amanda Barlow, and Mary Lawrence Huffman with Monuments and Ceremonies Commission member, Rebecca Siciliano. Wreath so…

by Daily Voice

10/21/2016

Politics

Emails Released By WikiLeaks List Murphy As Potential Clinton VP Pick FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- Hacked campaign emails published by WikiLeaks show that U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy was among the top picks for Hillary Clinton's vice presidential pick. The March 17 email from campaign chairman John Podesta was posted to WikiLeaks Tuesday and shows that Murphy's name was among 39 candidates considered as potential running mates. In his email, Podesta organized the choices into seven "food groups." Murphy was listed in the same group of Caucasian male politicians as eventual vice presidential pick Tim Kaine. Though the "food groups" were not label…

by Casey Donahue

10/18/2016

Neighbors

Letter: Riverbrook YMCA Golf Event A Success Thanks To Many WILTON, Conn. -- The Wilton Daily Voice accepts signed, original letters to the editor. Send your letters to wilton@dailyvoice.com. To the Editor, There simply aren’t enough words to express our gratitude to all who helped make the Riverbrook Regional YMCA’s 30th Annual Golf Classic a success. The weather was fantastic as golfers gathered at prestigious Woodway Country Club in Darien to raise funds to benefit the Y’s financial assistance program which enables young people achieve their potential, empower people of all ages to lead healthier lives, and strengthen the bonds of our community. …

by Bob McDowell

10/18/2016

Schools

Tokeneke Pumpkin Carnival Continues Over 50-Year Tradition In Darien DARIEN, Conn. – The Tokeneke Pumpkin Carnival is an established favorite fall activity for Fairfield County families, offering something spooky and fun for children both big and small. Every October for more than 50 years, the Tokeneke Pumpkin Carnival has transformed the elementary school, located on Old Farm Road in Darien, into a Halloween-themed haunted house and amusement park where kids of all ages can find delicious food, unique games and activities plus a wide variety of mechanical rides. This year, the Pumpkin Carnival is scheduled to take place on Saturday, Oct. 15 from 10 a.m. …

by Daily Voice

10/15/2016

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